Anan Station
Railway station in Anan, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan
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Anan Station (阿南駅, Anan-eki) is a passenger railway station located in the city of Anan, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by JR Shikoku and has the station number "M12".[1][2]
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JR ShikokuM12 Anan Station 阿南駅 | |||||
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Anan Station in August 2015 | |||||
| General information | |||||
| Location | Konpukuji Tomiokachō, Anan-shi, Tokushima-ken 774-0030 Japan | ||||
| Coordinates | 33.9185°N 134.6615°E | ||||
| Operator | JR Shikoku | ||||
| Line | ■ Mugi Line | ||||
| Distance | 24.5 km from Tokushima | ||||
| Platforms | 2 side platforms | ||||
| Tracks | 2 + 1 passing loop and 1 siding | ||||
| Construction | |||||
Structure type | At grade | ||||
| Parking | Available | ||||
| Accessible | Yes - platform accessed by bridge equipped with elevators | ||||
| Other information | |||||
| Status | Staffed - JR ticket window | ||||
| Station code | M12 | ||||
| Website | Official website | ||||
| History | |||||
| Opened | 27 March 1936 | ||||
| Rebuilt | November 2003 | ||||
| Former names | Awa-Tomioka until 1 November 1966 | ||||
| Passengers | |||||
| FY2023 | 1166 | ||||
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Layout
The station consists of 2 side platforms serving two tracks. A siding and a passing loop branch off track 2 and run on the other side of platform 2. The present station building, completed in 2003[5] is a hashigami (橋上) structure where passenger facilities are located on a bridge which spans the tracks.
The main station entrance is on the west side of the tracks from where elevators and escalators lead to the bridge structure on level 2 which houses ticket gates, a waiting area, a JR ticket window (without a Midori no Madoguchi facility)[6] and a JR travel centre (Warp Plaza). From the bridge, separate escalators and elevators connect to both platforms.
On level 1 near the main entrance on the west side are toilets and tenantable shop space. A large designated parking area for bicycles is located nearby.
On the east side of the tracks, the "hashigami" bridge structure also connects to a neighboring building as well as a second station entrance from he road. Another bicycle parking area and parking lots for cars are available near this entrance.[2][3][7][8]
A view of the station platforms and tracks. The train is on track 2.
The east entrance of the station.
Adjacent stations
| « | Service | » | ||
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| Mugi Line | ||||
| Awa-Nakashima | Local | Minobayashi | ||
History
Anan Station was opened on 27 March 1936 by Japanese Government Railways (JGR) under the name Awa-Tomioka (阿波富岡, Awa-Tomioka). It was an intermediate station during the first phase of the construction of the Mugi Line when a track was built from Hanoura to Kuwano. On 1 November 1966, the name of the station was changed to Anan. On 1 April 1987, with the privatization of Japanese National Railways (JNR), the successor of JGR, JR Shikoku took over control of the Station.[9][10]
In November 2003, the present station building, incorporating a hashigami design, was completed and opened.[5][11]
Passenger statistics
In fiscal 2023, the station was used by an average of 1166 passengers daily.[12]
Surrounding area
- Anan City Hall
- Anan City Cultural Center (Dream Hall)
- Anan City Commerce and Industry Promotion Center
- Anan Chamber of Commerce
- Anan City Tomioka Elementary School
